This book covers the guidelines on how to set up a new product-safety department, but does not attempt to supply technical expertise in specific areas. Discussions and definitions are guided by law and case findings.
The guidelines will assist the product safety professional in: Identifying the key elements of an effective product safety program; Discussing what to do first to establish and maintain a product safety program; Discussing the sources of loss due to product-related accidents; Discussing how to control or minimize such losses; Listing the programs and information sources available to help the product safety professional maintain and augment the product safety program in his or her organization; and Exploring every departments product safety responsibilities.